Food network offers recipes and shows from all different parts of the culinary spectrum if you love good cuisine. With so much programming on their lineup, the Food Network should not disappoint any foodie out there!
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri, the Barefoot Contessa and Ina Garten is dedicated to creating delicious yet easy dishes.
Diners Drive-Ins and Dives
Diners Drive-Ins and Dives has become one of the most beloved shows on Food Network since 2006. Host Guy Fieri travels across America visiting small restaurants known for offering comfort foods.
Fieri takes into account a restaurant’s history when selecting it for his show, looking for places that stand out among chain eateries by having local appeal and providing information only available locally.
But what happens if a location doesn’t make the cut? Most scouting work is completed by producers; however, fans can suggest spots via email.
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe of San Diego was suggested to the show by an anonymous fan and was selected for filming three days of its operations last year. The episode that resulted featured bananas Foster French Toast and La Havana sandwiches; its owners reported experiencing both immediate growth and long-term success from this exposure.
Barefoot Contessa
Chef Ina Garten of Hamptons-based is famed for her simple and delicious dishes, making her show Barefoot Contessa on Food Network an instantaneous success since its premiere.
On her show, her recipes combine simple elegance with gourmet flair; her cookbooks have also proven popular; she even has her own line of packaged mixes, sauces, marinades, and convenience foods known as Barefoot Contessa Pantry!
She enjoys cooking for her friends and family, so on weekends she often spends her time either entertaining a large gathering in her barn, or hosting small ones at her house.
Garten’s kitchen features two Sub-Zero refrigerators and an eight-burner Viking stove, providing her with ample room and amenities to film Barefoot Contessa easily and comfortably.
Barefoot Contessa rarely shares any recipes that don’t taste amazing, as she tests each one multiple times to ensure it meets her high standards before featuring it on TV or publishing in her books.
Ina Garten
Daytime Emmy winner Ina Garten is best known as the longtime host of Food Network’s Barefoot Contessa show and former White House Chef. Her shows feature effortless charm, delectable recipes and lots of warm memories – like being invited into her gorgeous East Hampton home!
No matter the occasion or meal plan, Ina always has an easy yet delicious dish in her repertoire that she can turn out on demand. Roast chicken is one such staple recipe which brings back fond childhood memories and can easily become part of your weekly rotation.
Be My Guest by Ina Garten premieres March 9, with extended versions being made available on Discovery+ and Food Network. Each episode of the show will showcase guest chefs like actor Julianna Margulies, James Beard Award nominee Erin French, and broadcaster Willie Geist showcasing their favorite dishes while sharing stories.
Cooking Channel
Cooking Channel is a branch of Food Network offering an expansive selection of cooking shows hosted by both celebrities and unscripted series.
Programming on Food Network is predominantly educational and emphasizes skills necessary to prepare recipes on show. Additionally, competition shows often draw audiences from around the globe.
Cooking Channel, a spinoff of Food Network, features cooking shows that cover an array of topics relating to cuisines from around the world and unconventional how-to’s. A perfect choice for anyone who enjoys cooking regardless of experience level!
Aspiring cooking channel creators should take special care in filming and editing videos before uploading at least once every week to keep subscribers interested in your channel. A content calendar may also help.
